GITNUXREPORT 2026

Forestry Timber Industry Statistics

Global forestry and timber revenue is forecast to keep momentum as the sector sits at $579 billion in 2023 and the timber market is projected to reach $850 billion by 2030 on 3.5% CAGR. Track how trade and jobs stretch from EU imports of €55 billion and China’s 1.5 trillion CNY wood processing output to certification, carbon storage, and supply that is tightening just as demand grows.

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The global forestry timber industry generated $579 billion in revenue in 2023.

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US forest products industry contributed $343 billion to GDP in 2021, 1.5% of total.

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Canada's forestry sector added CAD 24 billion to GDP in 2022, 1.1% national share.

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Brazil's timber industry revenue in 2022 was USD 10 billion from legal sources.

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EU timber trade value in 2022 exceeded €100 billion, with Germany at €25 billion.

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China's wood processing industry output value hit 1.5 trillion CNY in 2022.

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Sweden's forest industry turnover in 2022 was SEK 400 billion, 10% of GDP.

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Russia's timber sector contributed 2% to GDP in 2021, around USD 40 billion.

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Indonesia's forestry exports generated USD 13 billion in 2022.

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Australia's wood products manufacturing added AUD 25 billion to economy in 2021.

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Finland's forest industry exports totaled €19 billion in 2022, 20% of total exports.

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Germany's wood industry employed 220,000 with €120 billion turnover in 2022.

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New Zealand forestry contributed NZD 6.5 billion to GDP in 2021.

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Vietnam's timber processing exports reached USD 15 billion in 2022.

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South Africa's forestry GDP contribution was ZAR 80 billion in 2022.

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Chile's forestry sector generated USD 5 billion annually pre-2023 fires.

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Malaysia's timber industry revenue was MYR 60 billion in 2021.

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France's wood sector turnover hit €75 billion in 2022.

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Poland's forest economy value was PLN 20 billion in 2021.

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Austria's forestry added €4 billion to GDP in 2022.

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Norway's wood processing industry revenue was NOK 100 billion in 2022.

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Japan's forestry production value was JPY 3 trillion in 2021.

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India's forest products market size reached INR 2 lakh crore in 2022.

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Global timber market projected to grow at 3.5% CAGR to $850 billion by 2030.

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US sawmills generated $100 billion in sales in 2022.

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The US forestry sector supports 2.6 million jobs with $243 billion labor income in 2021.

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Canada employs 170,000 directly in forestry, plus 300,000 indirectly in 2022.

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Brazil's timber industry provides 1.2 million jobs, 70% in Amazon region.

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EU forest-based industries employ 3.4 million people across 27 countries in 2022.

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Sweden's forest sector jobs total 75,000, with 50% in manufacturing.

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Russia's forestry employs 900,000 workers, mostly in Siberia.

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Indonesia timber processing employs 400,000 formally in 2022.

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Australia's forestry workforce is 70,000, 40% in logging.

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Finland employs 25,000 in forestry, down 10% since 2010.

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Germany's wood industry has 450,000 jobs, 25% in sawmilling.

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China's forestry labor force exceeds 5 million in rural areas.

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New Zealand forestry supports 26,000 jobs, seasonal peaks at 40,000.

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Vietnam's wood sector employs 500,000, 80% small enterprises.

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South Africa's forestry jobs number 150,000 including value chain.

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Chile employs 100,000 in forestry, 60% in plantations.

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Malaysia's timber industry workforce is 200,000, declining due to mechanization.

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France's forest workers total 120,000, half self-employed.

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Poland employs 90,000 in state forests alone in 2022.

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Austria's forestry sector has 50,000 jobs, high mechanization rate.

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Norway's logging employs 10,000, with high safety standards.

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Japan's forestry workers number 45,000, aging workforce average 55 years.

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India's forestry employs 10 million informally in collection.

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Global forestry employment is 13.5 million direct jobs per FAO 2020.

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US logging industry average wage $50,000 annually in 2022.

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Global sawnwood production in 2021 totaled 543 million cubic meters, with softwood accounting for 70% and hardwood 30%.

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US timber production in 2022 reached 11.5 billion cubic feet, led by the South region at 60% of total.

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Canada's annual timber harvest volume in 2021 was 160 million cubic meters, primarily from British Columbia.

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Brazil's legal timber production in 2022 amounted to 28 million cubic meters, focusing on Amazon sustainable sources.

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Russia's timber output in 2021 hit 215 million cubic meters of roundwood, second globally after the US.

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EU-27 sawnwood production in 2022 was 110 million cubic meters, with Sweden producing 18 million m³.

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New Zealand's radiata pine harvest in 2021 yielded 26 million cubic meters, 90% exported as logs.

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Indonesia's plywood production in 2022 reached 8.5 million cubic meters, mainly from Acacia plantations.

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Australia's timber production in 2021 totaled 20 million cubic meters, with hardwood at 40%.

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Finland's annual roundwood harvest averages 70 million cubic meters, 75% from private forests.

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Sweden produced 21 million cubic meters of sawn softwood in 2022, exporting 65% to Europe.

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Germany's timber production in 2021 was 55 million cubic meters, impacted by bark beetle outbreaks.

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China's industrial roundwood production in 2022 exceeded 400 million cubic meters, mostly from plantations.

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India's timber output from forests in 2021 was 5 million cubic meters, supplemented by 50 million m³ from farms.

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South Africa's pine sawlog production in 2022 was 4.2 million cubic meters from Mpumalanga.

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Chile's plantation timber harvest in 2021 reached 20 million cubic meters, 80% radiata pine.

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Vietnam's log production in 2022 was 4.5 million cubic meters, with increasing plantation reliance.

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Malaysia's timber production in 2021 totaled 15 million cubic meters, down due to export restrictions.

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France's softwood sawlogs in 2022 yielded 12 million cubic meters from Aquitaine region.

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Poland's roundwood production in 2021 was 45 million cubic meters, mostly pine.

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Austria's timber harvest in 2022 averaged 20 million cubic meters annually.

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Norway's spruce harvest in 2021 was 12 million cubic meters, 90% for pulp.

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Japan's domestic timber production in 2022 was 18 million cubic meters, 40% cedar.

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Turkey's timber output in 2021 reached 18 million cubic meters from beech and pine.

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Argentina's planted forest harvest in 2022 was 3 million cubic meters, mostly poplar.

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Ukraine's pre-war timber production in 2021 was 15 million cubic meters.

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Thailand's rubberwood production in 2022 totaled 2.5 million cubic meters.

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Philippines' log production in 2021 was 0.8 million cubic meters from residual forests.

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Global pulpwood production in 2022 was 170 million cubic meters, led by Southern US.

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US veneer log production in 2021 reached 1.2 billion board feet.

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45% of world's forests certified under sustainable standards in 2023.

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Global deforestation rate slowed to 10 million hectares/year 2015-2020.

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US forests absorb 13% of national CO2 emissions annually.

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Canada's managed forests are carbon sinks, sequestering 200 Mt CO2e/year.

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Brazil reduced illegal logging by 36% in Amazon 2018-2022.

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EU forests store 20 billion tonnes carbon, growing by 0.4 Gt/year.

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Sweden's forests certified area covers 85% of productive land.

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Russia's protected forests span 190 million hectares, 20% intact.

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Indonesia planted 12 million hectares since 2015 for reforestation.

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Australia's native forest logging down 50% since 2000.

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Finland's biodiversity protection covers 10% of forests.

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Germany's reforestation rate is 1.5 million hectares post-2020 storms.

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China's forest cover increased to 24% by 2022, adding 100 Gt carbon.

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60% of New Zealand plantations FSC certified.

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Vietnam's mangrove restoration planted 200,000 ha since 2010.

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South Africa's plantations use 1.3% land, sustainable yield.

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Chile's native forest protection increased 30% since 2006.

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Malaysia's forest cover stable at 55%, with FMU certification.

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France's forests 31% of land, 99% renewable managed.

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Poland's afforestation rate 0.2% annually, 30% old-growth protected.

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Austria maintains 47% forest cover, zero net deforestation.

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Norway's forests certified 50%, high deadwood retention.

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Japan's forest cover 67%, with 40% planted post-WWII.

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Global wood energy from sustainable sources avoids 2 Gt CO2/year.

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70% of US timber from private lands under stewardship.

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World timber trade volume in 2022 was 420 million m³ roundwood equivalent.

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US exported $13.5 billion timber products in 2022, to China 30%.

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Canada timber exports reached CAD 35 billion in 2022, US 60%.

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Brazil exported 5 million m³ sawnwood worth USD 2.5B in 2022.

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EU imported €55 billion wood products, 40% from non-EU.

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China imported 70 million m³ logs in 2022, Russia 25%.

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Sweden exported 15 million m³ sawnwood, UK 20% market.

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Russia exported 30 million m³ logs to China in 2022.

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Indonesia plywood exports hit USD 4 billion, US 35%.

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Australia exported 7 million m³ logs, mostly Asia.

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Finland's paper exports €10B, Asia growing market.

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Germany imported 12 million m³ coniferous sawnwood in 2022.

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New Zealand log exports 4 million m³ to China 90%.

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Vietnam exported USD 16B wood products, US top destination.

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South Africa exported 0.5 million m³ sawnwood, Europe 50%.

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Chile pine exports 2.5 million m³ to Asia.

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Malaysia furniture exports USD 5B, timber base.

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France exported €6B wood products, mostly Europe.

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Poland exported 7 million m³ wood, Germany 40%.

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Austria sawnwood exports 5 million m³ annually.

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Norway exported 1 million m³ sawnwood to UK.

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Japan imported 30 million m³ logs, 70% tropical.

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India imported 10 million m³ wood, US 20%.

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Global sawnwood trade up 5% to 130 million m³ in 2022.

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US softwood lumber exports hit record 6.5 billion board feet in 2022.

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Written by Elena Vasquez·Edited by Stefan Wendt·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 4, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Forestry and timber move huge markets, and the latest figures make the scale hard to ignore. Global revenue reached $579 billion in 2023, while forestry employment still spans millions of jobs and cascades from logging crews to pulpwood supply chains. You will see how regional winners and constraints diverge, from EU trade crossing €100 billion to tight labor shifts in places like Finland and Japan.

Key Takeaways

The global forestry timber industry generated $579 billion in revenue in 2023.
US forest products industry contributed $343 billion to GDP in 2021, 1.5% of total.
Canada's forestry sector added CAD 24 billion to GDP in 2022, 1.1% national share.
The US forestry sector supports 2.6 million jobs with $243 billion labor income in 2021.
Canada employs 170,000 directly in forestry, plus 300,000 indirectly in 2022.
Brazil's timber industry provides 1.2 million jobs, 70% in Amazon region.
Global sawnwood production in 2021 totaled 543 million cubic meters, with softwood accounting for 70% and hardwood 30%.
US timber production in 2022 reached 11.5 billion cubic feet, led by the South region at 60% of total.
Canada's annual timber harvest volume in 2021 was 160 million cubic meters, primarily from British Columbia.
45% of world's forests certified under sustainable standards in 2023.
Global deforestation rate slowed to 10 million hectares/year 2015-2020.
US forests absorb 13% of national CO2 emissions annually.
World timber trade volume in 2022 was 420 million m³ roundwood equivalent.
US exported $13.5 billion timber products in 2022, to China 30%.
Canada timber exports reached CAD 35 billion in 2022, US 60%.

Global forestry and timber revenues topped $579 billion in 2023, with trade and jobs rising worldwide.

Economic

1The global forestry timber industry generated $579 billion in revenue in 2023.

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2US forest products industry contributed $343 billion to GDP in 2021, 1.5% of total.

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3Canada's forestry sector added CAD 24 billion to GDP in 2022, 1.1% national share.

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4Brazil's timber industry revenue in 2022 was USD 10 billion from legal sources.

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5EU timber trade value in 2022 exceeded €100 billion, with Germany at €25 billion.

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6China's wood processing industry output value hit 1.5 trillion CNY in 2022.

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7Sweden's forest industry turnover in 2022 was SEK 400 billion, 10% of GDP.

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8Russia's timber sector contributed 2% to GDP in 2021, around USD 40 billion.

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9Indonesia's forestry exports generated USD 13 billion in 2022.

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10Australia's wood products manufacturing added AUD 25 billion to economy in 2021.

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11Finland's forest industry exports totaled €19 billion in 2022, 20% of total exports.

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12Germany's wood industry employed 220,000 with €120 billion turnover in 2022.

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13New Zealand forestry contributed NZD 6.5 billion to GDP in 2021.

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14Vietnam's timber processing exports reached USD 15 billion in 2022.

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15South Africa's forestry GDP contribution was ZAR 80 billion in 2022.

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16Chile's forestry sector generated USD 5 billion annually pre-2023 fires.

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17Malaysia's timber industry revenue was MYR 60 billion in 2021.

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18France's wood sector turnover hit €75 billion in 2022.

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19Poland's forest economy value was PLN 20 billion in 2021.

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20Austria's forestry added €4 billion to GDP in 2022.

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21Norway's wood processing industry revenue was NOK 100 billion in 2022.

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22Japan's forestry production value was JPY 3 trillion in 2021.

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23India's forest products market size reached INR 2 lakh crore in 2022.

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24Global timber market projected to grow at 3.5% CAGR to $850 billion by 2030.

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25US sawmills generated $100 billion in sales in 2022.

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Economic Interpretation

While you might think it's just a bunch of logs, this $579 billion global arboreal economy is quietly stacking billions and employing millions, proving that money really does grow on trees.

Employment

1The US forestry sector supports 2.6 million jobs with $243 billion labor income in 2021.

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2Canada employs 170,000 directly in forestry, plus 300,000 indirectly in 2022.

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3Brazil's timber industry provides 1.2 million jobs, 70% in Amazon region.

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4EU forest-based industries employ 3.4 million people across 27 countries in 2022.

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5Sweden's forest sector jobs total 75,000, with 50% in manufacturing.

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6Russia's forestry employs 900,000 workers, mostly in Siberia.

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7Indonesia timber processing employs 400,000 formally in 2022.

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8Australia's forestry workforce is 70,000, 40% in logging.

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9Finland employs 25,000 in forestry, down 10% since 2010.

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10Germany's wood industry has 450,000 jobs, 25% in sawmilling.

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11China's forestry labor force exceeds 5 million in rural areas.

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12New Zealand forestry supports 26,000 jobs, seasonal peaks at 40,000.

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13Vietnam's wood sector employs 500,000, 80% small enterprises.

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14South Africa's forestry jobs number 150,000 including value chain.

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15Chile employs 100,000 in forestry, 60% in plantations.

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16Malaysia's timber industry workforce is 200,000, declining due to mechanization.

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17France's forest workers total 120,000, half self-employed.

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18Poland employs 90,000 in state forests alone in 2022.

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19Austria's forestry sector has 50,000 jobs, high mechanization rate.

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20Norway's logging employs 10,000, with high safety standards.

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21Japan's forestry workers number 45,000, aging workforce average 55 years.

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22India's forestry employs 10 million informally in collection.

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23Global forestry employment is 13.5 million direct jobs per FAO 2020.

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24US logging industry average wage $50,000 annually in 2022.

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Employment Interpretation

Behind these staggering statistics of economic timber and human toil lies a global green engine, quietly employing millions from the misty forests of Siberia to the vast plantations of Brazil, proving that even in our digital age, the ancient craft of forestry remains a fundamental pillar of modern livelihoods.

Production

1Global sawnwood production in 2021 totaled 543 million cubic meters, with softwood accounting for 70% and hardwood 30%.

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2US timber production in 2022 reached 11.5 billion cubic feet, led by the South region at 60% of total.

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3Canada's annual timber harvest volume in 2021 was 160 million cubic meters, primarily from British Columbia.

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4Brazil's legal timber production in 2022 amounted to 28 million cubic meters, focusing on Amazon sustainable sources.

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5Russia's timber output in 2021 hit 215 million cubic meters of roundwood, second globally after the US.

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6EU-27 sawnwood production in 2022 was 110 million cubic meters, with Sweden producing 18 million m³.

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7New Zealand's radiata pine harvest in 2021 yielded 26 million cubic meters, 90% exported as logs.

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8Indonesia's plywood production in 2022 reached 8.5 million cubic meters, mainly from Acacia plantations.

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9Australia's timber production in 2021 totaled 20 million cubic meters, with hardwood at 40%.

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10Finland's annual roundwood harvest averages 70 million cubic meters, 75% from private forests.

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11Sweden produced 21 million cubic meters of sawn softwood in 2022, exporting 65% to Europe.

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12Germany's timber production in 2021 was 55 million cubic meters, impacted by bark beetle outbreaks.

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13China's industrial roundwood production in 2022 exceeded 400 million cubic meters, mostly from plantations.

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14India's timber output from forests in 2021 was 5 million cubic meters, supplemented by 50 million m³ from farms.

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15South Africa's pine sawlog production in 2022 was 4.2 million cubic meters from Mpumalanga.

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16Chile's plantation timber harvest in 2021 reached 20 million cubic meters, 80% radiata pine.

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17Vietnam's log production in 2022 was 4.5 million cubic meters, with increasing plantation reliance.

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18Malaysia's timber production in 2021 totaled 15 million cubic meters, down due to export restrictions.

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19France's softwood sawlogs in 2022 yielded 12 million cubic meters from Aquitaine region.

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20Poland's roundwood production in 2021 was 45 million cubic meters, mostly pine.

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21Austria's timber harvest in 2022 averaged 20 million cubic meters annually.

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22Norway's spruce harvest in 2021 was 12 million cubic meters, 90% for pulp.

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23Japan's domestic timber production in 2022 was 18 million cubic meters, 40% cedar.

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24Turkey's timber output in 2021 reached 18 million cubic meters from beech and pine.

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25Argentina's planted forest harvest in 2022 was 3 million cubic meters, mostly poplar.

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26Ukraine's pre-war timber production in 2021 was 15 million cubic meters.

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27Thailand's rubberwood production in 2022 totaled 2.5 million cubic meters.

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28Philippines' log production in 2021 was 0.8 million cubic meters from residual forests.

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29Global pulpwood production in 2022 was 170 million cubic meters, led by Southern US.

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30US veneer log production in 2021 reached 1.2 billion board feet.

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Production Interpretation

The world is a patchwork of arboreal accountants, where softwoods rule the global ledger at 70%, the US South holds a timber-heavy majority, and from Sweden's export-driven sawmills to Brazil's careful Amazonian balance sheets, each nation meticulously records its cubic meters of responsibility and revenue.

Sustainability

145% of world's forests certified under sustainable standards in 2023.

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2Global deforestation rate slowed to 10 million hectares/year 2015-2020.

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3US forests absorb 13% of national CO2 emissions annually.

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4Canada's managed forests are carbon sinks, sequestering 200 Mt CO2e/year.

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5Brazil reduced illegal logging by 36% in Amazon 2018-2022.

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6EU forests store 20 billion tonnes carbon, growing by 0.4 Gt/year.

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7Sweden's forests certified area covers 85% of productive land.

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8Russia's protected forests span 190 million hectares, 20% intact.

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9Indonesia planted 12 million hectares since 2015 for reforestation.

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10Australia's native forest logging down 50% since 2000.

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11Finland's biodiversity protection covers 10% of forests.

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12Germany's reforestation rate is 1.5 million hectares post-2020 storms.

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13China's forest cover increased to 24% by 2022, adding 100 Gt carbon.

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1460% of New Zealand plantations FSC certified.

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15Vietnam's mangrove restoration planted 200,000 ha since 2010.

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16South Africa's plantations use 1.3% land, sustainable yield.

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17Chile's native forest protection increased 30% since 2006.

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18Malaysia's forest cover stable at 55%, with FMU certification.

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19France's forests 31% of land, 99% renewable managed.

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20Poland's afforestation rate 0.2% annually, 30% old-growth protected.

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21Austria maintains 47% forest cover, zero net deforestation.

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22Norway's forests certified 50%, high deadwood retention.

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23Japan's forest cover 67%, with 40% planted post-WWII.

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24Global wood energy from sustainable sources avoids 2 Gt CO2/year.

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2570% of US timber from private lands under stewardship.

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Sustainability Interpretation

While the global picture remains a complex mix of progress and peril, this data suggests the world is finally, if cautiously, starting to treat its forests less like a pantry to be raided and more like a vital organ to be managed.

Trade

1World timber trade volume in 2022 was 420 million m³ roundwood equivalent.

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2US exported $13.5 billion timber products in 2022, to China 30%.

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3Canada timber exports reached CAD 35 billion in 2022, US 60%.

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4Brazil exported 5 million m³ sawnwood worth USD 2.5B in 2022.

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5EU imported €55 billion wood products, 40% from non-EU.

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6China imported 70 million m³ logs in 2022, Russia 25%.

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7Sweden exported 15 million m³ sawnwood, UK 20% market.

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8Russia exported 30 million m³ logs to China in 2022.

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9Indonesia plywood exports hit USD 4 billion, US 35%.

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10Australia exported 7 million m³ logs, mostly Asia.

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11Finland's paper exports €10B, Asia growing market.

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12Germany imported 12 million m³ coniferous sawnwood in 2022.

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13New Zealand log exports 4 million m³ to China 90%.

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14Vietnam exported USD 16B wood products, US top destination.

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15South Africa exported 0.5 million m³ sawnwood, Europe 50%.

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16Chile pine exports 2.5 million m³ to Asia.

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17Malaysia furniture exports USD 5B, timber base.

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18France exported €6B wood products, mostly Europe.

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19Poland exported 7 million m³ wood, Germany 40%.

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20Austria sawnwood exports 5 million m³ annually.

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21Norway exported 1 million m³ sawnwood to UK.

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22Japan imported 30 million m³ logs, 70% tropical.

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23India imported 10 million m³ wood, US 20%.

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24Global sawnwood trade up 5% to 130 million m³ in 2022.

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25US softwood lumber exports hit record 6.5 billion board feet in 2022.

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Trade Interpretation

The world's forests are quite literally the planet's currency, flowing as raw logs from places like Canada and Russia to feed the processing engines of China and Vietnam, only to be shipped back out as furniture and plywood to the wallets of the US and Europe in a dizzying, resource-heavy global tango.

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lns.nibio.no
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RINYA
rinya.maff.go.jp
rinya.maff.go.jp
Reference 23
OGM
ogm.gov.tr
ogm.gov.tr
Reference 24
ARGENTINA
argentina.gob.ar
argentina.gob.ar
Reference 25
UKRSTAT
ukrstat.gov.ua
ukrstat.gov.ua

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RFD
rfd.go.th
rfd.go.th
Reference 27
DENR
denr.gov.ph
denr.gov.ph
Reference 28
TIMBERTALK
timbertalk.org
timbertalk.org
Reference 29
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 30
AFANDPA
afandpa.org
afandpa.org
Reference 31
IBGE
ibge.gov.br
ibge.gov.br
Reference 32
ROSLESHOZ
rosleshoz.gov.ru
rosleshoz.gov.ru
Reference 33
BPS
bps.go.id
bps.go.id
Reference 34
DCCEEW
dcceew.gov.au
dcceew.gov.au
Reference 35
METSATEOLLISUUS
metsateollisuus.fi
metsateollisuus.fi
Reference 36
HOLZINDUSTRIE
holzindustrie.de
holzindustrie.de
Reference 37
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.vn
customs.gov.vn
Reference 38
FORESTRY
forestry.co.za
forestry.co.za
Reference 39
CORA
cora.gob.cl
cora.gob.cl
Reference 40
MTIB
mtib.gov.my
mtib.gov.my
Reference 41
INTERFILIERE
interfiliere.com
interfiliere.com
Reference 42
SSB
ssb.no
ssb.no
Reference 43
MAFF
maff.go.jp
maff.go.jp
Reference 44
PIB
pib.gov.in
pib.gov.in
Reference 45
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 46
RANDOMLENGTHS
randomlengths.com
randomlengths.com
Reference 47
USDA
usda.gov
usda.gov
Reference 48
CFS
cfs.nrcan.gc.ca
cfs.nrcan.gc.ca
Reference 49
CEPI
cepi.org
cepi.org
Reference 50
FORESTINDUSTRIES
forestindustries.se
forestindustries.se
Reference 51
ENG
eng.rosleshoz.gov.ru
eng.rosleshoz.gov.ru
Reference 52
KPHHUTANKEBUN
kphhutankebun.com
kphhutankebun.com
Reference 53
LUKE
luke.fi
luke.fi
Reference 54
BDL
bdl.de
bdl.de
Reference 55
ENGLISH
english.forestry.gov.cn
english.forestry.gov.cn
Reference 56
NZFFA
nzffa.org.nz
nzffa.org.nz
Reference 57
VIFOREST
viforest.org
viforest.org
Reference 58
FPMSETA
fpmseta.org.za
fpmseta.org.za
Reference 59
INFOR
infor.cl
infor.cl
Reference 60
FMM
fmm.org.my
fmm.org.my
Reference 61
CNF-FRANCE
cnf-france.com
cnf-france.com
Reference 62
WALDWIRTSCHAFT
waldwirtschaft.at
waldwirtschaft.at
Reference 63
SKOG
skog.no
skog.no
Reference 64
ICFRE
icfre.org
icfre.org
Reference 65
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 66
FSC
fsc.org
fsc.org
Reference 67
EPA
epa.gov
epa.gov
Reference 68
IMAZON
imazon.org.br
imazon.org.br
Reference 69
FOREST
forest.europe.org
forest.europe.org
Reference 70
SVEASKOG
sveaskog.se
sveaskog.se
Reference 71
WWF
wwf.ru
wwf.ru
Reference 72
MENLHK
menlhk.go.id
menlhk.go.id
Reference 73
METSA
metsa.fi
metsa.fi
Reference 74
VIETNAMPLUS
vietnamplus.vn
vietnamplus.vn
Reference 75
SAFCA
safca.co.za
safca.co.za
Reference 76
JPN
jpn.gov.my
jpn.gov.my
Reference 77
IGN
ign.fr
ign.fr
Reference 78
CIEPLARNIA
cieplarnia.org.pl
cieplarnia.org.pl
Reference 79
WALDFOERDERUNG-IN-OESTERREICH
waldfoerderung-in-oesterreich.at
waldfoerderung-in-oesterreich.at
Reference 80
REGJERINGEN
regjeringen.no
regjeringen.no
Reference 81
IEABIOENERGY
ieabioenergy.com
ieabioenergy.com
Reference 82
SFIA
sfia.org
sfia.org
Reference 83
TRADE
trade.gov
trade.gov
Reference 84
NRCAN
nrcan.gc.ca
nrcan.gc.ca
Reference 85
MDIC
mdic.gov.br
mdic.gov.br
Reference 86
CUSTOMS
customs.gov.cn
customs.gov.cn
Reference 87
CUSTOMS
customs.ru
customs.ru
Reference 88
KEMENDAG
kemendag.go.id
kemendag.go.id
Reference 89
DESTATIS
destatis.de
destatis.de
Reference 90
GSO
gso.gov.vn
gso.gov.vn
Reference 91
SAPPI
sappi.com
sappi.com
Reference 92
PROCHILE
prochile.gob.cl
prochile.gob.cl
Reference 93
MTB
mtb.com.my
mtb.com.my
Reference 94
DOUANE
douane.gouv.fr
douane.gouv.fr
Reference 95
TRADE
trade.gov.pl
trade.gov.pl
Reference 96
WKO
wko.at
wko.at
Reference 97
COMMERCE
commerce.gov.in
commerce.gov.in
Reference 98
GLOBALWOOD
globalwood.org
globalwood.org
Reference 99
WWPA
wwpa.org
wwpa.org